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i'm sure i'm not the only one who wanted this information: >AlfaZeta makes brand new displays, with a controller board. Their XY5 displays (14x28) sells around
by notatoad 2y ago
i'm sure i'm not the only one who wanted this information:
>AlfaZeta makes brand new displays, with a controller board. Their XY5 displays (14x28) sells around 500€ (VAT and shipping included).
https://hackaday.io/project/159415-flip-dot-display-diy-controller/log/149181-a-bit-about-pricing-and-sourcing https://hackaday.io/project/159415-flip-dot-display-diy-cont...
- carb 2y agoI was about to post the same. The result is really nice, and makes the conclusion make a lot of sense. > I do hope that flipdiscs become more accessible for hobbyists. If anyone wants to collaborate on new affordable flipdisc hardware, let me know! €4500 is quite the pill to swallow (unless prices have gotten cheaper since that 2018 Hackaday project)
- anfractuosity 2y agoYou could also have a look for used bus signs on ebay, or I imagine scrap yards might have them too. I got a 14x20 display for around £50.
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